Recalls and Alerts: July 10 – 15, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Texas Legend Foods recalls Silver Star Chipotle Queso Dip (16-oz. jars; Lots  060AFV7A, 072AFV7A, 072AFV7B, 090AFV7A, 111AFV7A; UPC 819993005394) due to undeclared cheese, milk and egg. The recalled product was distributed nationwide in retail stores.

Allergy Alert: Custom Culinary, Inc. recalls Molly’s Kitchen Soup Base Paste Beef Base Paste – NO MSG Added ( 6-lb. corrugate case; lot code of 72505 239497 or 72505 239498) and Molly’s Kitchen Chicken Base Paste / 301817 / No MSG Added (1-lb. white plastic jars; lot code of 72505 239497 or 72505 239498) due to undeclared soy and the possibility of mislabeled jars (jars labeled as chicken may contain beef). The recalled products were shipped to food service distributors nationwide.

Allergy Alert: Sunneen Health Foods recalls Whole Foods Market PB&J parfaits (8-oz. containers; All Best by dates before 7/13/2017; UPC 636910500448) due to undeclared soy, almonds and coconut. The recalled products were sold at five Whole Foods Market stores in New York and New Jersey.

Allergy Alert: Coborn’s, Inc. recalls Gluten Free Fudge Brownies (Expiration July 10, 2017; UPC 7-33147-20522-8), as some of the packages may contain Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars and, consequently, contain undeclared milk. The recalled products were distributed and sold at Coborn’s and Cash Wise stores in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as Marketplace Foods stores in Wisconsin, and Coborn’s Delivers in the Twin Cities Metro area.

Allergy Alert: Biohealth Nutrition recalls Precision Blend Cookies & Cream (2-lb and 4-lb white plastic canisters; all lot codes) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Marathon Enterprises Inc. recalls Hot Dog Products due to potential contamination with bone fragments. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: M&L Farms, LLC recalls approximately 383 beef, goat, and lamb carcasses with offal that were produced with a non- potable water supply that failed to meet the Ohio Department of Health’s requirements in the Ohio Administrative Code for a private water system. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Sol Andino Import & Export recalls Ground Comin/Ground Cumin (2-oz clear plastic bag; UPC 884752003812) due to lead contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Bluewater Creamery recalls Bluewater Creamery brand Vegan Ice Cream (500 ml; various flavours; all product codes) due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Allergy Alert: Malabar Super Spice Co. Ltd. recalls various Malabar brand products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to hotel, restaurant and institutional customers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Sea World Fisheries Ltd. recalls Sea World Fisheries brand Farmed Live Shell Oyster (5 doz; Harvest date JUL 01, 2017; Process date JUL 03, 2017; Harvest area 14-8, Denman Island, BC; Lot # OY-9437) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The recalled product was supplied to hotels, restaurants, institutional customers and retailers in British Columbia and Ontario.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls various St.-Laurent, Beurre du Lac, Perron and Nutrinor butters due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the updated recall notice for details of the affected products, which were supplied to retailers in Quebec.

Food Safety Recall/Outbreak Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls President’s Choice Pub Recipe Chicken Nuggets – Uncooked Breaded Cutlettes (800g; Product code 2018 MR 15; UPC 0 60383 13171 5) due to Salmonella contamination. Twelve cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infection have been associated with consumption of the recalled product.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK): PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave (150g; Best before 07/10/2017; Batch codes GBC209 166 and GBC209 167 (time code affected between 23:47 – 01:00) 7174) and Doritos Chilli Heatwave (90g; Best before 07/10/2017; Batch codes GBC207 166 and GBC207 167 (time code affected between 23:47 – 01:00) 7187) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Great Northern Sandwich Co recalls Spar Daily Deli Peppered Ham & Egg Sandwiches (Use by 12 July 2017) due to undeclared soya and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): E H Booths recalls Booths Fruit Teacakes (4-pack; Best before 18 July 2017; Batch code 404221) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Danish Bottling Company A/S recalls Bottled drinking water produced for Nemlig.Com (0.5 liter; Best before 19/05-2019) due to elevated bacteria counts and presence of coliform bacteria.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): SB-Convenience GmbH recalls Landjunker minced meat (500g; best before 17.07.17) due to possible contamination with pieces of blue plastic. The recalled product was sold at Lidl Germany in Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): COPACK Frozen Food International recalls GUT & GÜNSTIG brand Nasi Goreng (750g deep-frozen bags; expiry 06.2018; lot L7159S13) due to possible contamination with pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls various haggis and pudding products manufactured by Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd. due to because of inadequate process controls in place to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Chicken Salad (160g; Use by 12/07/2017 and 13/07/2017) and Tesco Chicken, Broccoli, Almond & Cashew Nut Salad (315g; Use by 12/07/2017 and 13/07/2017) due to Campylobacter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd recalls various products, including products manufactured for Lidl and Marks & Spencer, as a precautionary measure, because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Progressive Enterprises Ltd recalls Woolworths Select brand Toasted Muesli – fruit & seeds (650g plastic re-sealable pouch; batch NZ00443; Best Before 25 05 2018) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: June 25 – 26, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Ralphs advises customers who may be allergic to almonds to avoid consuming SKINNYGIRL, MILK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES WITH SEA SALT (3.6 oz; Best by 06/2018; UPC 851342-00658) as the product may contain undeclared almonds. The SkinnyGirl Milk Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt were sold in all Ralphs stores.

Allergy Alert: Elevation Brands/Ian’s Natural Foods recalls Ian’s Italian Panko Breadcrumbs (9 oz; Use by 28 DEC 17, 29 DEC 17 and 22 MAR 18; UPC 4951277220) due to possible traces of undeclared dairy (milk protein). The recalled product was sold at Publix supermarkets.

Food Safety Recall: Publix Super Markets recalls Publix Tropical Medley Mix (5.7oz clear plastic containers; all use-by dates; UPC 41415088586) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold from Publix retail produce departments in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: Public Health Agency of Canada has received confirmed reports of seven cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to consumption of frozen, raw breaded chicken products. Illnesses were reported in British Columbia (1), Alberta (4), Ontario (1) and New Brunswick (1), beginning the week of April 9th. Two people have been hospitalized. A specific product or group of products has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak.

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall: The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Montréal Division of Food Inspection have received reports of several cases of Norovirus infections linked to Gelsius IQF Whole Raspberries supplied by Distribution Farinex (113712 Canada Inc.) to hotels, restaurants and institutional customers in Québec and Ontario. The recalled raspberries were distributed to retailers across Québec. Please refer to the MAPAQ Food Safety Alert for a detailed distribution list.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Gabriel s.c. recalls Assiette nordique brand Smoked Fish (150g; Lot #17 EWYC; Expiration dates 06/07/2017, 08/07/2017, 12/07/2017, 14/07/2017, 15/07/2017 and 16/07/2017) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Cora, Spar, Spar concept, Eurospar, ABC, and Alvo stores.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls several of its Deli Fillers products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

 

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.

Recalls and Alerts: April 16 – 19, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Nine Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California recall some decorated (iced) cookies from the self-service cookie displays due to undeclared egg and (in one instance) undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for full details.

Allergy Alert: Hatimy Market (Buffalo, NY) recalls Minar brand “Golden Raisins” blend (200g plastic bag; Product of South Africa; Product code 776476781053) due to undeclared sulfites.

Food Safety Recall: La Granja INC recalls Hand crafted Paleteria, Mango Flavored Ice cream (Expiration dates 210218 (February 21, 2018) and 280218 (February 28, 2018) UPC 0010439212) due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The recalled product was distributed in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina through retail stores and by direct delivery.

Food Safety Recall: Kemps recalls Kemps Yo2 Frozen Yogurt, various flavors (16 oz) due to potential plastic from packaging in the product. Please refer to the recall notice for details.

Food Safety Alert: New York State Agriculture Commissioner warns consumers not to eat salted fish sold by 5th Ave. Kings Fruit and Vegetable Corporation located at 6824 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The uneviscerated fish is at risk for contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Organic Herbal Supply, Inc. recalls all lots of Uproar, Cummor, Zrect, Monkey Business, Xrect, Rectalis, Tornado, Zdaily, BigNHard, Enhancerol Natural Male Enhancement capsules following the detection by FDA of tadalafil in the products, and also recalls all lots of Zrect for Women and LabidaMAX after FDA finds that these products contain Flibanserin, an FDA-approved prescription drug for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in women. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Canada

Allergy Alert: High Liner Foods Inc. recalls High Liner Captain’s Crew brand Breaded Fish Strips (750g; Product codes 7082U, 7048U, 7006U, 6293U followed by a time stamp) and High Liner Captain’s Crew Breaded Fish Nuggets (750g; 7082U, 7048U, 7006U followed by a time stamp) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Détour en France (Lac-Etchemin, QC) recalls NOTRE CASSOULET TOULOUSAIN (740 g) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Flamaglo Foods Ltd. recalls Yoso brand Soygo Fermented Cultured Soy, plain, raspberry, blueberry and vanilla flavors (440g; Product code 17 MA 19 d5) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold through retailers in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Ardent Mills expands its earlier recall to include additional flour products that may be contaminated with E. coli O121. Please refer to the consolidated list of recalled products for complete details. Some of the recalled items were sold through Costco Canada.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Pohjolan Peruna Oy recalls Mummon Perunarieskahiutaleita (Production code 091117-1) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland warns that Plamil Expressions No Added Sugar Chocolate with Sweetener Xylitol (100g; Best before 22/9/18; Batch #09:25I.D. 1656 T2) contains undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Fazal’s recalls five confectionery products due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Eko-Land brand Chocolate & Hazelnut Spread (400g; Lot L2 17616*0640; Best by 24/08/2017) has been recalled due to potential for contamination with particles of glass.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Skånemejerier recalls Fresh Whipped cream 40% (0.5 L; Production date 2017-04-12; Expiry date 2017-04-21), because the product is contaminated with cleaning solution.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Roberts Confectionery recalls Dark Chocolate Melting Buttons (300g; All best before dates up to and including April 2018) due to undeclared milk.

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.